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Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
僅 Affected by another vehicle's sensors
僅 The sensor is covered with snow or ice
僅 Driving on uneven road, gravel roads or bushes
僅 Objects that generate ultrasonic waves are near the sensor
僅 License plate is installed in a different spot from the original location
僅 The vehicle bumper height or ultrasonic sensor installation has been modified
僅 Attaching equipment or accessories next to the ultrasonic sensors
The following objects may not be detected:
僅 Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes, chains or small poles.
僅 Narrow objects, such as corners of a square column
僅 Objects, which tend to absorb sensor frequency, such as clothes, spongy material or
snow.
僅 Objects smaller than 100 cm (40 inches) in length and narrower than 14 cm (6 inches) in
diameter.
僅 Pedestrians, animals, or objects that are very close to the ultrasonic sensors
僅 Parking Distance Warning is a supplemental function. The operation of Parking Distance
Warning can be affected by several factors (including environmental conditions). It is the
responsibility of the driver to always check the front and rear views before and while
parking.
僅 Your new vehicle warranty does not cover any accidents or damage to the vehicle due
to the malfunction of Parking Distance Warning.
僅 Pay close attention when driving near objects, pedestrians, and especially children.
Some objects may not be detected by the ultrasonic sensors, due to the objects dis
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tance, size, or material, all of which can limit the effectiveness of the sensor.
僅 Parking Distance Warning does not warn you in the order of detection. It varies depend
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ing on the speed of the vehicle or the shape of a person, animal, or object.
僅 If the Parking Distance Warning does not operate properly, Kia recommends that you
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) (if
equipped)
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning uses the front, side and rear ultrasonic
sensors to detect and warns you if a person, animal, or object is within a certain distance
when your vehicle is stopped or driving at low speed.
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